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“I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW, MY FUTURE IS
NEAR”January 2014
By: Madison Johnson
Characteristics of an Effective Teacher
Fully Grasped Passion
Building Rapport Relatable to Students
Excellent CommunicatorFlexible
Well-PreparedPositive Attitude Sense of Humor
Working On Thinking Outside the BoxFinding Teaching Methods
to Reach All Students Patience
The “Lightbulb” Moment
In my 2nd grade placement classroom, there was a
student that was struggling with knowing the difference
between verb, adjectives and nouns……..
My Insights
Sometimes unplanned momentsbecome
priceless teachablemoments.
Giving answers to students is not always a bad
thing. It does not mean that you are making
it easier for the student, it just might be that one thing that he needs to have
that “lightbulb” moment.
My Other “Lightbulb”
Moment
Sometimes the hardest thing to accomplish as a
teacher is building rapport with your
students……In my 8th grade placement
classroom, I found that connecting with the
students was harder than with elementary
students, but my mentor teacher gave me
priceless advice that allowed me to build that
relationship with the students.
" When you make them smile, laugh, think, write, explore, take notes, read, or give them a chance...you have taught them
something everlasting.“
- Wayne Groves
Rem
ai
ning
Questi
ons
How does a teacher make sure his or her lessons are beneficial to his or her students?
How does a Special Needs teacher make sure his or her students have all the tools they need to have the same opportunity to learn as their mainstream counterparts?
How does a teacher make sure their students parents are involved in their child’s education?
Future Plans 1) Graduate from Beavercreek High School and
Teacher Prep Academy2) Attend Alderson-Broaddus University on the 5
year Masters program (double majoring in Secondary Education with a focus in history
and Special Education)3) Learn to juggle my classes and volleyball
schedule4) Have a smaller course load during the fall filled
with mostly general education classes and a bigger class load in the spring filled with
education classes 5) Freshman Year: Start observing in classrooms
6) Sophomore Year: Begin teaching in a real classroom setting
7) Junior Year: Begin teaching classes with less guidance from my mentor
8) Senior Year: Take over and teach a class full-time
9) After graduating from college, get a teaching job, and go back to school to obtain my
masters
“Don't follow your dreams; chase them”
- Richard Dumb
QUOTES
"Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love."
- David McCullough